Sony MDR-XB920R Product Review

A couple of weeks ago I was approached about doing a review on the Sony MDR-XB920R Headphones, being a bit of a Basshead (Ok, that’s a slight understatement) it made sense for me to review a product that boasts having insane levels of bass. Straight out of the box the first thing I noticed was the hard carry case and how compact the Sony MDR-XB920R is when folded down into said carry case. I didn’t take much time to check what else came with them to be honest and went straight to my favourite part, listening to some music! I’m...

Pro-ject Essential II Product Review 2014

Pro-Ject’s track record with budget turntables is unrivalled. Over the years we’ve had various versions of Debuts, Genies and Essentials dominate this end of the record player market. This year it’s the turn of the Pro-Ject Essential II to shine. As the name implies this is a back-to-basics kind of product. There are no headline-grabbing materials or technologies here, just great build at a highly competitive price. Build quality The upgrade over the original Pro-Ject Essential is substantial. There’s a new, quieter and smoother motor, a different arm (now no longer a unipivot design) and a better cartridge in the form of...

Sony STR-DH750 7.2 ch A/V Receiver Product Review

As a starting point of this review Home Audio has always been an interest of mine, even from a young age where I would sit for hours listening to records on my fathers component system. So naturally when I was asked if I wanted to do a Product Review on the Sony STR-DH750 Receiver I had to snap up the opportunity right quick! Over the last few weeks I have spent numerous hours listening to music, testing features and demoing the unit to several customers watching for their reactions and also at the same time seeing how they responded to...